Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Serves 4

Ingredients:
1/4 cup flavored olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 pound Italian sausage, a combination of hot and sweet according to your taste, cut into
bite size pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup broccoli rabe water
1 pound orecchiette
1 pound broccoli rabe, cooked
freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

HEAT oil and stir in garlic in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the sausages and
saute until meat is cooked and loses its raw look. Salt and pepper to taste, and saute one
minute. Add the rabe water. Raise heat and cook until sauce is hot.
COOK orecchiette in rapidly boiling water until al dente. Drain orecchiette. Return drained
orecchiette to the pot.
PLACE over medium heat and stir in 3/4 cup of broccoli rabe and
sausage sauce. Using a wooden spoon, toss together for 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour
into a large serving platter or bowl. Spoon remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with
Pecorino Romano cheese.